News & Updates

Congratulations and a great big “Well Done!” to Doug Kuhlman and all those who participated in the creation of the Southwest Michigan Construction Code Essential Standards Library! In addition to Doug’s coordination, administrative, and member… Read More

Many thanks and hats off to all MTA employees who worked so diligently to make the 2016 Conference a huge success! We appreciate your efforts as much as we appreciate being part of it! If any of you missed the teaching presentations by Bauckham Spark… Read More

For those municipalities that have joined or are considering joining the Southwest Michigan Construction Code Library, we have good news and an update for you: nearly 21 municipalities have expressed interest in joining the library and we have financ… Read More

Michigan Senate Bill 493 amends the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to place federal regulations on amateur radio operators (a.k.a. ham radio). Ham Radio is a two way non-commercial exchange used many times in emergency situations and is overseen by t… Read More

… or at least your township should! We know we’re privileged here in Michigan to be surrounded by some of the most picturesque landscapes and countrysides anywhere. Now we need your help to get the word out! Does your township have a special land… Read More

The State of Michigan’s 2011 Audits of Minimum Assessing Requirements (AMARs) includes a section on the public inspection of records, particularly assessing records. For Townships that don’t have regular office hours – or whose assessor is at… Read More

On April 28, 2014, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development adopted the 2014 version of the Site Selection GAAMP. The 2014 updated Site Selection GAAMP created a new category of livestock facility, which category (Category 4) is n… Read More